Continuing consensus on immigration reform, this time among
evangelicals.
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**B Stands for Biblical Motivation**
Good afternoon,

Loud and influential political voices dominate our news and media,
giving us the impression that what we hear from a person that belongs to
a particular group must be what most people in that group think. We see
this impact the way politicians run their campaigns and communicate with
their supporters, which can result in actions that negatively affect
groups of people, as we have recently seen in the example of governors
transporting migrants to other states in the country. When it comes to
immigration, what do Americans actually think?

Polling

from earlier this year shows that Republicans, Democrats, and
independent voters want lawmakers to work together on key immigration
reforms that would help fix the issues at the border and provide
pathways to permanent status and citizenship for Dreamers and
farmworkers. This polling was followed by the creation of a coalition of
over 30 business, faith, education and advocacy organizations called the
Alliance for a New Immigration Consensus (ANIC)
,
formed to advocate for these issues. These organizations have
participated in the creation of events to mobilize different
constituencies across the country to speak up for immigration reform
that will benefit everyone, reflecting the overwhelming consensus that
solutions in immigration are urgently needed. An example of this can be
seen in the responses of faith
,
law enforcement , and
national security

leaders to the recent 5th Circuit ruling on Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals (DACA), in which they urge congressional action this
year.

One group in particular that has grown in support of immigration reform
is evangelicals. Last week, LifeWay Research

released a new study revealing that a substantial majority of
evangelicals in the country want immigration reform that secures the
border and values those already in the country. Whereas a similar study
conducted in 2015 revealed that a top response to the arrival of
immigrants was to describe it as a drain on resources, this recent study
found that evangelicals see it as an opportunity for growth, service,
and engagement. Evangelicals largely support legislation that protects
the unity of the immediate family, ensures secure national borders and
establishes a path to citizenship for immigrants in the country who meet
certain requirements. A majority also believe that the U.S. has a moral
responsibility to welcome refugees and other immigrants.

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**Click on the image to read more findings from this study. (Source:
LifeWay Research)**

Evangelicals, guided by their faith and biblical messages

they have heard on immigration, are eager to see reforms to immigration
laws and want to see Republicans and Democrats work together to find
solutions to strengthen the border and provide pathways to citizenship
for Dreamers and farmworkers, just like the majority of Americans
overall.

Join us in raising our voice to let Members of Congress know
that we want them to work together to find
bipartisan, long-lasting solutions. We are excited that the Forum's
new President and CEO, Jennie Murray
, has officially
began in her role to lead our advocacy and mobilization of people across
the country toward immigration reform that reflects what Americans
actually believe.

Stay healthy and hopeful,

Allison

**Allison Bassett**
Field and Constituencies Associate
National Immigration Forum 

**NEWS CLIPS TO NOTE:**

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**NEW YORK TIMES:** The story behind DeSantis's migrant flights to
Martha's Vineyard

**DALLAS MORNING NEWS:** Allowing documented 'Dreamers' to remain in
the country can boost national security

**AP NEWS:** US expands, extends Myanmar immigration status to May 2024

**BLOOMBERG:** US immigration rebounds but remains far from plugging
labor gaps

**CNN:** Federal appeals court rules 2012 DACA memo unlawful and sends
case back to consider Biden administration version

 

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